"2014-04-29T00:00:00"^^ . "4"^^ . . "5"^^ . . . "0"^^ . "I spent many years in traditional martial arts and I was getting burned out so I took a few years off to pursue other interests. After taking a few year off I wanted to get back into training. Every school I went to had forms (kata) high kicks and point fighting and if you were lucky the last 10mins of class you were shown a self-defense technique I needed more, I was almost ready to give up and quit martial arts for good, it was then I found the Quest center, after talking to Mr. Stinson on the phone as he informed me that there was no forms or point fighting, I had to come in and take a class I couldn't believe I was learning self defense the first day. After class Mrs. Stinson asked how I liked the class. I told her it was more than I expected. Reality-based martial arts is what I always wanted to do, This system has so much to offer with an ever ending wealth of material. I have black belts in three other systems but this one is special.\n\nAs you get older it's very important to keep your mind and body active and I find To- Shin Do does that for me. Not only physically but mentally as well, I learn something new every class and I think that's great. To-Shin Do gives me self awareness and confidence to deal with any situation that may arise. It's a good feeling knowing you have the ability to protect yourself and your family if a situation came about."^^ . "0"^^ .